Brunt writes in the The New York Times magazine section, "To be poor in a country that places a premium on wealth is in itself shameful. To be white and poor is unforgiveable." He says poor whites have no defenders, and they are made to feel ashamed of themselves because of the assumption that they "should" be able to make a success of themselves. Brunt's father abandoned the family; his mother died when he was eight. Brunt spent years in foster homes and orphanages where he was abused. (Rebroadcast)